Track your steps!
From the American Heart Association:
Are you fitting in at least 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of heart-pumping physical activity per week? If not, you’re not alone. Only about one in five adults get enough exercise to maintain good health. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, being more active can help all people think, feel and sleep better and perform daily tasks more easily.
The simplest way to get moving and improve your health is to start walking. It's free, easy and can be done just about anywhere, even in place.
Science has linked being inactive and sitting too much with higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colon and lung cancers, and early death. Being more active benefits everyone and helps us live longer, healthier lives. Below are some of the benefits:
- Lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, dementia and Alzheimer’s, several types of cancer, and some complications of pregnancy
- Better sleep, including improvements in insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea
- Improved cognition, including memory, attention and processing speed
- Less weight gain, obesity and related chronic health conditions
- Better bone health and balance, with less risk of injury from falls
- Fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety
- Better quality of life and sense of overall well-being
*Source:
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults
So what are you waiting for? Let’s get moving! Our collective goal for October 3rd is 100,000 steps from our Women in Plastics Community! Track your steps for the day and take a screenshot on your phone to add to our overall step count.